My early life was spent involved in breeding and showing quarter horses. In the 1960s I went from showing horses to showing dogs, starting with Shelties, English Setters and then in early 1980, my first Bearded Collie. I showed and bred Beardies from 1980 until my last Beardie died in 2012. Over the years, good breeders have trusted me with some great dogs. I will always be grateful for their trust.